Halloween is just around the corner, and parents around the country will be dressing their children up in costumes for a fun night on the town. Before you and your child go out for trick or treating, you should refresh your memory in regards to important Halloween safety tips.

Make sure to set ground rules with your children to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment during the holiday. Let's check out some of the most important Halloween safety tips below:

Adult Supervision and Walking Safety

Children under 13 should not be left without adult supervision at night, and especially during Halloween. If your child is old and mature enough to go out on his or her own, make sure they are with a group of friends (buddy system!) that stick to a path they are familiar with.

Make sure you children are crossing the street at designated crosswalks, and are obeying street signs. Remember to always look twice!

Tell you children to walk on sidewalks or paths, not on the street.

Make sure your child knows not to go into a stranger's house without adult supervision.

Tell your children to never accept rides from a stranger.

Costume Safety

Try to reduce flammable objects on your child's costume.

Put reflective tape on costumes and bags to help drivers see your kids. Also, have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.

The "Click it or Ticket" campaigns are evidently working. According to a recent study done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), seat-belt usage in 2013 rose to 87% nationally.

The result is derived from the National Occupant Protection Use Survey (NOPUS). While the statistics show that seat-belt usage only rose 1% from 2012, the important statistic to note is that seat-belt usage has steadily increased since 1995.

Another very intriguing statistic is the fact that "primary law" States continued to have higher seat-belt usage than "secondary law" States. A "primary law" State is one in which a driver or passenger can pulled over solely for failing to wear a seat-belt. 33 states employ primary seat-belt laws. A "secondary law" State either has no seat-belt laws, or weaker enforcement laws.

These statistics may help in persuading the other 17 states to enforce primary seat-belt laws in order to protect their citizens on the road.

Remember, it only takes three seconds to possibly save your life by buckling up. Be a part of the movement, and together we can help the entire nation use their seat-belts and drive safe.

One of the most exciting times in a teenagers life is getting his or her license. Not only is it a great accomplishment, but earning your license gives a teenager a sense of freedom they have yet to experience before.

With that freedom comes a great burden, however. As you know, driving can often be a harrowing experience, and unfortunately accidents are common on our roadways. With this information, it is vital that your teenager learns the ins-and-outs of safety on the road before setting off.

Why specifically teenagers? Consider the fact that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in young adults ages 14-18, according to the NHTSA. Besides for their relative inexperience behind the wheel, other issues that plague teenage drivers include driving distracted, speeding, or failing to utilize their safety belt.

Even though teens are at risk, a recent survey from the NHTSA showed that only 25% of parents have had a serious conversation with their kids about driving safely on the road.

In order to make driving a safer experience for everyone, especially teenagers, the NHTSA will launch "National Teen Driver Safety Week" from October 19-25th.

The highlight of their campaign? Parents should be implementing the "5 to Drive" rule:

1. No Cellphones 2. No Alcohol3. No Extra Passengers4. No Driving Without a Seatbelt5. No Speeding

These five simple tips could be the difference between arriving home safely and causing an accident. Please talk with your teenagers, and remember "5 to Drive".